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9 National Park Jobs for Retirees With Good Salaries

September 3, 2026 · Retirement Life
A man wearing a hard hat and gloves builds a stone retaining wall along a muddy mountain trail.
Federal wage scales for trail supervisors range from $20 to $26 per hour, often supplemented by backcountry per diem stipends.

8. Wilderness Trail Crew Leader (WG-5 to WG-7)

Trail leaders supervise crews clearing blowdowns, repairing rock retaining walls, and stabilizing backcountry footpaths. They ensure that heavily trafficked trails remain accessible and secure for outdoor enthusiasts.

Federal wage scales for trail supervisors range from $20 to $26 per hour. Wilderness crews often receive hazard pay or per diem stipends when working remote back-country hitches.

This role demands excellent physical fitness and stamina. Energetic retirees who love primitive camping, hiking, and physical labor view this job as a paid outdoor adventure.

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4 comments on “9 National Park Jobs for Retirees With Good Salaries”

  1. Hugh Jefferies says:
    October 10, 2026 at 11:56 pm

    I am intrested in ome of positions you have avalable if it’s close to home.

    Thanks,

    Hugh Jefferies

    Reply
  2. Thomas Mark Anthony Fuller says:
    October 5, 2026 at 9:45 pm

    Hi’ Thomas Fuller, I live in Boston Massachusetts I am retired from federal employment looking for part time work.. Cell phone 857-245-3590

    Reply
  3. Michael Moore says:
    October 5, 2026 at 9:03 pm

    I live in Champaign Illinois I’m praying it’s a job somewhere for me

    Reply
  4. David Louis Charleston says:
    September 30, 2026 at 6:51 pm

    I stay in Michigan and have 7 years in security roles. Seeking a part-time position in security in southeast MI.

    Reply
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